Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Parks (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) across multiple grades. The agency offers base pay, federal benefits, and recruitment incentives.

The role includes enforcing immigration and customs laws and patrolling borders with various assets, with potential for advancement. Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 over three years. Eligibility includes U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required to apply.
• Residency in the United States for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
• Veterans' Preference may apply.
• Ability to speak/read Spanish is preferred for Border Patrol work.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and field checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration and National1

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law and Proedure

Skill in Using Physical Techniques

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) across multiple grades. The agency offers base pay, federal benefits, and recruitment incentives.

The role includes enforcing immigration and customs laws and patrolling borders with various assets, with potential for advancement. Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 over three years. Eligibility includes U.S.